I think it is a wonderful idea to teach kids CPR in school. But although some experts say we have unacceptably low rates of CPR in most countries, they say it's more important to teach CPR to people between 65 and 75, those most likely to suffer cardiac arrest, than to teach children.

But I agree with Ethic Soup blog which says that the more peoople -- both young and old -- who know how to perform CPR, the better. "There could be a kid nearby who could perform CPR more effectively than an emotionally traumatized spouse."